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Vertebroplasty for vertebral compression fractures: Placebo or effective?

Vertebral compression fractures (VCFs) are a major cause of pain and disability. Here, we reviewed six randomized control trials (RCTs) focusing on the efficacy vs. placebo effect of vertebroplasty (VP) for symptomatic VCF. Four RCTs involved a nonsurgically treated control group. Two RCTs compared...

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Autores principales: Wali, Arvin R., Martin, Joel R., Rennert, Robert, Resnick, Daniel K., Taylor, William, Warnke, Peter, Chen, Clark C.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd 2017
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5461565/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28607815
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/sni.sni_2_17